Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Structural Geology
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code	03 29210
Module Lead	Marco Maffione
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Practical Classes and workshops-30 hours Guided independent study-150 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	Structural geology is concerned with the geometry and distribution of rocks in the subsurface and is therefore absolutely crucial for any applied aspect of geology and geosciences. The field of structural geology includes analyzing how rocks deform, flow and are transported due to tectonics and other forces. Therefore several types of quantitative analyses are important to help to understand the strain and tectonic history of rocks and interpret their tectonic setting. This module provides an introductory level grounding in structural geology, deformation, rheology and tectonics at a university level. It covers geological structures and tectonics at a variety of scales and uses map interpretation and practical experiments as the main practical component. Topics include identifying and understanding geological structures, the basis and origins of plate tectonics theory, geological map interpretation, identifying various structures from maps, plotting structural data stereographically, stress and strain analysis and deformation processes and rheology. The module is delivered through a combination of lecture, practical and hands-on lab classes where analogue geological processes are tested and the relevant concepts explored.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify and understand key geological structures. Understand the basis of plate tectonics. Interpret geological maps. Plot and read stereonets. Understand the relationship between stress and strain. Carry out basic strain analysis.
Assessment	29210-02 : 100 question MCQ Canvas Quiz : Coursework (50%) 29210-03 : Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Theory class test (mainly short answer and MCQ) – 1.5 hours (50%); Examination 2.0 hours (50%). Reassessment: Reassessment will take place during the summer exam period in August. Theory class test (mainly short answer and MCQ) – 1.5 hours (50%); Examination 2.0 hours (50%).
Other	None
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